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| Title: | Spirit mediums in Shona belief and practice |
| Author: | Bourdillon, M.F.C. |
| Year: | 1974 |
| Periodical: | Nada: The Southern Rhodesia Native Affairs Department Annual |
| Volume: | 11 |
| Issue: | 1 |
| Pages: | 30-37 |
| Language: | English |
| Geographic term: | Zimbabwe |
| Subjects: | Shona magic |
| Abstract: | It is generally accepted that the Shona have an absolute faith in their spirit mediums. This article makes clear that the Shona normally accept a medium's directive only if they have some sympathy for what the medium says. Sections: spirit possession in Shona society - the 'Lion' spirits - acknowledging a new medium - the authenticity of the sayings of the spirits. Bibl., notes. |